The misadventures of a divorced mother, her family and their building superintendent in Indianapolis.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 19 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
Bonnie Franklin | ... |
Ann Romano
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(209 episodes, 1975-1984)
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Pat Harrington Jr. | ... |
Dwayne F. Schneider
(209 episodes, 1975-1984)
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Valerie Bertinelli | ... |
Barbara Cooper
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(209 episodes, 1975-1984)
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Mackenzie Phillips | ... |
Julie Cooper
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(131 episodes, 1975-1984)
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Glenn Scarpelli | ... |
Alex Handris
(66 episodes, 1980-1983)
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Michael Lembeck | ... |
Max Horvath
(61 episodes, 1979-1984)
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Boyd Gaines | ... |
Mark Royer
(57 episodes, 1981-1984)
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Nanette Fabray | ... |
Grandma Katherine Romano
(46 episodes, 1979-1984)
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Shelley Fabares | ... |
Francine Webster
(38 episodes, 1978-1984)
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Richard Masur | ... |
David Kane
(22 episodes, 1975-1981)
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Ron Rifkin | ... |
Nick Handris
(19 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Mary Louise Wilson | ... |
Ginny Wrobliki
(18 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Howard Hesseman | ... |
Sam Royer
(16 episodes, 1982-1984)
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John Putch | ... |
Bob Morton
(14 episodes, 1976-1983)
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Joseph Campanella | ... |
Ed Cooper
(8 episodes, 1976-1982)
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Charles Siebert | ... |
Jerry Davenport
(6 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Scott Colomby | ... |
Cliff Randall
(6 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Howard Morton | ... |
Hal Butterfield
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(6 episodes, 1976-1983)
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John Hillerman | ... |
Mr. Connors
(6 episodes, 1976-1980)
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Derrel Maury | ... |
John
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(5 episodes, 1976-1978)
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William Kirby Cullen | ... |
Chuck Butterfield
(5 episodes, 1976)
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Joseph R. Sicari | ... |
Waiter
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(5 episodes, 1978-1984)
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Jim Hutton | ... |
Dr. Paul Curran
(4 episodes, 1977)
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Nedra Volz | ... |
Emily
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(4 episodes, 1976-1982)
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K Callan | ... |
Alice Butterfield
(4 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Jerry Houser | ... |
Jeff
(4 episodes, 1982)
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Thom Bray | ... |
Hal
(4 episodes, 1982)
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Kip King | ... |
Mr. Roberts
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(4 episodes, 1980-1982)
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J.C. Dilley | ... |
Annie Horvath
(4 episodes, 1982-1983)
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R.J. Dilley | ... |
Annie Horvath
(4 episodes, 1982-1983)
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Lauren Maloney | ... |
Annie Horvath
(4 episodes, 1983-1984)
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Paige Maloney | ... |
Annie Horvath
(4 episodes, 1983-1984)
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Sean Kelly | ... |
Norman
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(3 episodes, 1978)
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Dick O'Neill | ... |
Orville
(3 episodes, 1976-1982)
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Steven Anderson | ... |
Elliot Newcombe
(3 episodes, 1979-1980)
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Chuck McCann | ... |
Beerbelly
(3 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Claudette Nevins | ... |
Marge Royer
(3 episodes, 1982-1983)
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David Spielberg | ... |
Mark Harrison
(3 episodes, 1979)
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Greg Evigan | ... |
Doug
(2 episodes, 1978)
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Peter Jason | ... |
Cam Randolph
(2 episodes, 1978)
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Constance Forslund | ... |
Bunny
(2 episodes, 1978)
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Mark Montgomery | ... |
Jack
(2 episodes, 1978)
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Stuart Lee | ... |
Jeff
(2 episodes, 1977)
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Randy Brooks | ... |
Brian
(2 episodes, 1978)
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Morgan Stevens | ... |
Fred
(2 episodes, 1979)
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Sally Klein | ... |
Jeannie Foster
(2 episodes, 1981)
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Fran Ryan | ... |
Eve
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(2 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Sue Ann Gilfillan | ... |
Marion
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(2 episodes, 1977-1982)
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MacIntyre Dixon | ... |
Mr. Klagget
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(2 episodes, 1977)
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Steve Bonino | ... |
Lee
(2 episodes, 1978)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Amazon Freevee (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- CBS (1984)
- Columbia Pictures Television (1993) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Columbia TriStar Television (1995) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Columbia Tristar Television Distribution (1996) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Embassy Telecommunications
- Pluto TV (2020) (United States)
- Shout! Factory (2017) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Shout! Factory (2018) (United States) (DVD) (season three)
- Shout! Factory (2018) (United States) (DVD) (season two)
- Sony Pictures Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- TAT Communications Company
- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) (United States) (tv) ((1988)) (cable)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CBS Television City (taping location)
- Metromedia Square (taping location)
- Procter & Gamble (sponsoring) (Crest toothpaste)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
This sitcom follows recently divorced mother (Ann Romano) and her two teenage daughters (Barbara and Julie) as they start a new life together in Indianapolis, They are befriended by the building superintendent (Dwayne Schneider), who treats them like family. Together, these four main characters face life's challenges together. Written by Kate Tripper |
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Taglines | A mother who's trying to double as father. Two headstrong daughters. A series of the world's least likely (and most amorous) men. The result is a bubbling mixture of small chuckles and big laughs that just won't quit. (season 1) See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | In the 1979-1980 season, Mackenzie Phillips was dealing with drug addiction. When she entered rehab in 1980, her character, Julie, married Max and moved to Houston. In the seventh season (1981-1982), Phillips returned as a guest for a two-part episode in which Julie and Max deal with marital problems. In the ninth and final season (1983-1984), Phillips collapsed on-set. Producer Patricia Fass Palmer asked Phillips for a urine test. Phillips told Palmer not to bother. Phillips was quietly fired, and Julie was permanently written out of the show. See more » |
Goofs | It's clear that the external shot of the the building where Ann Romano and her daughters live does not match up with interior set used during the series. The Spanish style windows do not match up with the windows shown inside the apartment, for example. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982). See more » |
Quotes |
Ann Romano Royer:
That Was BVD. Ed Cooper, Julie's and Barbara's Father: BVD? Ann Romano Royer: Before Vicky, Darling. See more » |